They were ejected from the venue and banned for life. Johnson was then escorted to a waiting taxi, with six bouncers protecting him, in what was described as like a scene from Hollywood movie 'The Bodyguard'.

It is believed the cab took him back to his home in Castle Eden, Co Durham, which is a 50-mile round trip, or 35 minutes by road.

"I find it incredible that he thought it was a good idea to go out in Newcastle after a match like that," said a source close to the incident.

"I think it is provocative after celebrating his goal in that way, right in front of the Newcastle United fans. It is asking for trouble.

"The two fans who pointed that out were frogmarched from the premises. They have been told they are banned from the club for life.

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"But surely Adam Johnson must have known how people would react? He had six bouncers around him when he left, it was like a scene from The Bodyguard.

"To go out in Newcastle after a match like that really does beggar belief."

The source said the two fans were 'furious' as a result of the incident.

It is understood Johnson has been to the club before, and is known to club management.